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Best Stoddard County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,632 students in Stoddard County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland High School, Dexter High School and Advance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Stoddard County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Stoddard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Advance High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Bernie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
516 W Main
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Puxico High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Center
Alternative School
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-2159
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland High School, Dexter High School and Advance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stoddard County?
10 public high schools are located in Stoddard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Stoddard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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